Sony Bravia KDL-W5100 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52")

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 353 reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-W5100 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52"). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other TVs for all reviews. Opinions about the sound and design are generally positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the glare and reliability.

image quality, price, usability, design, sound

reliability, glare

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sony Bravia KDL-W5100 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

alaTest has collected and analyzed 321 user reviews of Sony Bravia KDL-W5100 Series LCD TV (40", 46", 52") from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other TVs on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the sound and design. The usability and price also get good comments, but some have doubts about the glare and reliability.

Sony KDL-40W5100 LCD HDTV Review - Intro

The KDL-40W5100 is a 40-inch LCD from Sony. The TV has a 120Hz mode, but it didn't impress us with its affect on blur. The better feature on the TV is its internet connectivity. Sony has managed to land more content providers than any other...

The Sony KDL-40W5100 is expensive for its size, but its price is somewhat justified by its performance and feature set. First of all, the TV had an impressive black level and contrast ratio. It did well on most of our color accuracy tests, but the...

Sony Bravia KDL-52W5100 – Good picture quality

Sony Bravia KDL-52W5100 is the middle sized in the company's 5100 series, there is also a 52 and a 40 inch model and this review will apply to all of them. This is Sony's least expensive TV with full interactivity suite. The styling of this set is very...

Deep black level reproduction is great ; Color is accurate ; Dejudder processing is good in standard mode ; Good feature set ; Attractive looks ; Lots of connectivity options on the sides

Expensive ; It is difficult to discern the 120 Hz benefits ; Antiblur and dejudder modes cannot be separated ; Issues with screen uniformity ; Areas which are dark, tinge blue ; Video streaming options could have been better

This panel is a bit expensive but with the solid picture quality and lots of interactive features, it is hard not to recommend this TV.

Sony KDL-40W5100 Review – 40-inch LCD HDTV

Overcoming small hiccups like being costly and issues of screen uniformity, Sony has introduced a model which is perfect for streaming video fans. Although this pricey model has the capability to burn a deep hole in the pocket, yet the glamor of the...

Connectivity options are good but most of the important ports are to the side. Out of 4 HDMI, only 1 is at the rear. There is a PC input and an USB port at the side too. This has been done to provide greater access for fidgeting around with the ports....

Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100 LCD HDTV Preview

Sony's KDL-65W5100 is the largest in the BRAVIA W series of LCD televisions. The 65" HDTV features a 1080p resolution, a solid contrast ratio and a few extra features to help kick up the video quality. It's also one of what is still a relatively...

Sony KDL-46W5100 Review – 46-inch LCD HDTV

Sony no doubt is one of the leading names in the field of LCD TVs. Its W5100 series boasts of latest technology in place and promises life like image clarity and never before like cinematic experience. Though Sony KDL-46W5100 falls in the higher price...

Sony KDL-46W5100 brings in LightSensor technology and Advanced Contrast Enhancer that guarantee the image clarity is not affected at any lighting condition of the room as well as providing real time image processing. With so many options, this model...

LCD Televisions: the Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 and the Samsung UN46B8000

Today we will venture into the LCD TV world and take a look at two 46-inch selections: the Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 and the Samsung UN46B8000. Along with examining their features, we'll see if they're worth their substantial price tags.

For the time being, though, Amazon Video On Demand is available, which also has some HD content. Free content is available as well through other providers, such as YouTube, CBS, Sports Illustrated, and more. While the free content is not exactly...

Sony KDL-65W5100 LCD HDTV Reviewed

The W Series may land in the middle of Sony's LCD lineup in terms of its features, but it's one of the few series to offer a 65-inch screen size. The KDL-65W5100 uses a CCFL backlight, and it includes Motionflow 120Hz and BRAVIA Internet Video....

This TV does not use the LED backlighting or 240Hz technology found in higher-end Sony lines ; The 120Hz function doesn't offer separate modes for blur reduction and film judder, so you have to accept Motionflow's smoothing effect if you want to...

LCD is still a pricier proposition than plasma at the 65-inch screen size, but it's more reasonable than it used to be. The KDL-65W5100 ($5000) is currently the only 65-inch model in Sony's lineup and offers a nice complement of imaging technologies,...

Product Specifications

Packed with innovative features, the 65" BRAVIA W Series incorporates the latest in HDTV performance into a slim and stylish design. Personalize your entertainment experience and access the latest news, weather, stocks and sports information with BRAVIA Widgets. You can also stream on-demand entertainment including hit movies and TV shows with BRAVIA Internet video. Additionally, the W Series comes with the developed BRAVIA Engine 3 for enhanced overall image detail and Motionflow 120Hz refresh rate technology for a crisp, more natural viewing experience while watching fast-paced scenes.